Zooming inward is defined as the adjustment of the focal length of the lens, usually ending in a close-up.
Zooming outward can be defined as the same, except the shot will travel outward, increasing a close-up shot to a larger, full scale shot.
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http://www.springhurst.org/cinemagic/glossary_terms.htm
Dolly- known as a camera dolly, this piece of equipment is designed for smooth movements. The camera is mounted to the dolly and is operated by the camera operator who rides on the dolly along with the camera.
Tracking- is where you follow a movement of objects over a time span using a video recorder. This camera is set up on a track that moves with the object in the video, it can only move one way. The picture below is an example of what a track looks like.
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Pan - moving the camera from right to left or left to right (side to side)
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Tilt - moving the camera up and down
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Why are these types of shots used?
These angels and shots are used to bring a dramatic effect to the scene
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Dolly shots can be used to follow action scene, such as a car scene
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Pan shots are used to blur out a background and focus in on a person/object
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Zoom shots can be used to focus in on on something starting out from a distance
Camera Movement
Zooming inward is defined as the adjustment of the focal length of the lens, usually ending in a close-up.
Zooming outward can be defined as the same, except the shot will travel outward, increasing a close-up shot to a larger, full scale shot.
http://www.springhurst.org/cinemagic/glossary_terms.htm
Dolly- known as a camera dolly, this piece of equipment is designed for smooth movements. The camera is mounted to the dolly and is operated by the camera operator who rides on the dolly along with the camera.
http://archive.skyworks.co.uk/Stock-Footage/Swiss-Train-Tracking-Shot-Schwyz-Switzerland-Aerial-Clips.html
Tracking- is where you follow a movement of objects over a time span using a video recorder. This camera is set up on a track that moves with the object in the video, it can only move one way. The picture below is an example of what a track looks like.
Pan - moving the camera from right to left or left to right (side to side)
Tilt - moving the camera up and down
Why are these types of shots used?
These angels and shots are used to bring a dramatic effect to the sceneDolly shots can be used to follow action scene, such as a car scene
Pan shots are used to blur out a background and focus in on a person/object
Zoom shots can be used to focus in on on something starting out from a distance